While no food can turn back the clock, some can perk up your looks and slow the aging process.
Eating a handful of dried figs increases the amount of antioxidants in your blood for four hours, much longer than many other foods.
Red Bell Peppers:
The unique
combination of large amounts of vitamins A, C, and E make red bell
peppers a skin superfood.
Watermelon:
This
lycopene-rich fruit provides 33 percent more protection against sunburn
than other fruits. (You still have to wear sunscreen though!)
Beans:
Certain antioxidants have been shown to fight cancer, boost immunity, and keep bones strong.
Beans are loaded with phytochemicals (including saponins, protease inhibitors, and phytic acid), which may protect cells from damage that potentially causes cancer, reports the American Institute for Cancer Research.
Prunes:
These wrinkly little
dried fruits are rich in vitamin K and a top source of the mineral
boron, and we need both for strong bones. A
Cherries:
Young women tend to
be oblivious to heart disease, but that attitude itself is a big risk.
How you eat today helps predict how healthy your heart will be 30 years
from now.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have found that the anthocyanins in dark cherries reduce belly fat and lower cholesterol and blood sugar.
Dark chocolate:
Rich in
flavonoids, chocolate is believed to promote heart health by reducing
platelet activation, affecting the relaxation capabilities of blood
vessels.
Blueberries:
The neural
pathways in our brains are growing and improving all the time. Eat the
right foods and you'll be able to concentrate better, remember more, and
feel calmer.
Blueberries may improve memory, cognition, and balance. Researchers believe that blueberries reduce inflammation and can help us overcome the normal effects of brain aging.
Cinnamon:
Researchers believe
that cinnamon may inhibit certain Alzheimer's disease cells.
Plums:
These juicy treats
decrease anxiety-related behaviors, and researchers think they may
protect against depression. 
